There Ain't Shit On T.V. Tonight
Minutemen · Double Nickles On The Dime [1984]
How can I make
An outline of myself?
Where's the guidelines
For the profiles?
For my country?
How do others see me?
I'm worried
Worried but I feel guilty
The media robs and betrays us
No more lies
We are responsible
An outline of myself?
Where's the guidelines
For the profiles?
For my country?
How do others see me?
I'm worried
Worried but I feel guilty
The media robs and betrays us
No more lies
We are responsible
There Ain't Shit On T.V. Tonight
Minutemen frontman Mike Watt delivers a blistering, punk-infused performance on this 1984 track from the album Double Nickles On The Dime. The song exemplifies the band's signature blend of chaotic energy and social commentary, characteristic of their work during the mid-1980s. With its driving rhythm and Watt's distinctive vocal delivery, the recording captures the raw, unfiltered spirit of the West Coast punk scene. It stands as a testament to the Minutemen's ability to fuse aggressive musicality with biting satire, creating a sound that remains influential in alternative and punk rock today.